Declining since 2006, #5,045 for boys today.
Popularity of Rishabh since 1992
Babies named Rishabh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 71 |
| 2000s | 467 |
| 2010s | 347 |
| 2020s | 111 |
Meaning & origin
Rishabh first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1992, reflecting the growing South Asian diaspora community. By 2006, it reached its peak rank at position 1,878 (the digest peak year is 2006), with roughly 1 in 89,899 boys receiving the name in 2025. Its trajectory has been steadily falling since 2006, similar to many names that peaked in the early 2000s. The name remains most concentrated in California, where large Indian American populations continue to pass on cultural naming traditions. Rishabh's deep roots in Hindu and Jain traditions give it a spiritual resonance, while its sound fits comfortably within the Western-naming landscape.
Rishabh (also spelled Rishabha) appears in Hindu mythology as a name for the first Tirthankara of Jainism, Rishabhanatha. In Sanskrit, it is associated with the word ṛṣabha, meaning 'bull' or 'the first,' and is used in astrology to denote the sign Taurus. The name has been popular among Hindu families in India, particularly in North India and the diaspora.
Where Rishabh is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rishi, Rishu
Variants: Rishabha, Rishabh
Sibling names for Rishabh
Names that share Rishabh's style, for a brother or sister.
